Ranthambhore National Park Current Affairs, GK & News
Sariska Tiger Reserve-Rise in Tigers
The Habitat management was launched in Sariska Tiger Reserve around June 2020. This has increased the number of tigers in the region. The tiger population in the reserve has increased to 25. Under habitat management, water holes and grasslands were developed. Other recent changes New routes have been opened for the tourists. The routes were ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Corporate social responsibility (CSR) • Forest Survey of India • Ranthambhore National Park • Ranthambore Tiger Reserve • sariska tiger reserve • Tiger Reserve • Western Ghats
CAG Report: 40% of Environment Related Crimes in India are from Rajasthan
On March 6, 2020, the Comptroller and Auditor General tabled the report for the year that ended on 31st March 2018 (2017-18). The report was tabled in the assembly. According to the report, between 2014 and 2016, 40% of environmental crimes in India were from Rajasthan. Key Findings of the Report The report pointed out ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: CAG • Environmental Crimes • Forest Conservation Act 1980 • Rajasthan • Ranthambhore National Park • Tiger Reserves • Wildlife Protection Act 1972
Tigers in India face lurking threat from Canine Distemper Virus
According to recent study published in Threatened Taxa, tigers face glooming threat from Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) transmitted from CDV-infected dogs living in and around wildlife sanctuaries. It has found that 86% of tested dogs around Ranthambhore National Park in Rajasthan carried CDV antibodies in their bloodstream. This finding points out that there is increased ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: African lions • canine distemper virus • Gir Wildlife Sanctuary • hardpad disease • National Tiger Conservation Authority • Ranthambhore National Park • Tigers